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Some of the positives of this system of justice do still remain - Personally, I would still approach a UK police officer in the street to ask for help without f
by tehwalrus 13y ago
Some of the positives of this system of justice do still remain - Personally, I would still approach a UK police officer in the street to ask for help without fear[1], whereas I don't think I'd ever go and ask for help from a US cop except in the direst of circumstances (mainly because of their reputation, and that they are all armed).
That said, your criticisms of the current force are definitely valid ones, and I would like to see them addressed by a political movement to restore these principles in full to British policing.
[1] with a few exceptions - not armed officers at airports, or police officers at protests whether or not in riot gear.
- coolsunglasses 13y ago> I don't think I'd ever go and ask for help from a US cop except in the direst of circumstances Pretty silly. Most, if not all, cops I've encountered have been decent and helpful human beings. The primary source of ongoing friction with cops usually has to do with racial tensions in inner cities, especially in LA. Their being armed doesn't change anything, plenty of everyday non-police citizens walking around armed too. No reason for fear.
- tehwalrus 13y ago> plenty of everyday non-police citizens walking around armed too. This is not a reason not to be afraid. I'll spare you my big rant, though, as I probably won't convince you.